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Pilots were not required to wear aviation equipment in their license photos; why do you think Amelia Earhart chose to wear her cap and goggles, items meant to protect pilots from wind and cold once they were in flight?

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Answer:

Because she was going to be travelling long distances (And over oceans) in small civilian craft. Keep in mind that this was when it was all propeller powered aircraft, mostly.

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